You love spicy food, enjoying every bite of it, and sometimes you also share it with your pet when you are too lazy to cook his food. But is it reasonable to feed human food to animals? Our and their bodies are different in every aspect, so how can you take the risk of feeding human food to them. Do you have any idea how dangerous can spicy food be to your dog? Spicy food can make his stomach upset and can also lead to vomiting, diarrhea, etc. In addition, it can be very painful for your dog. Let me share something with you:
This is the story of that beautiful summer when I used to have my pet, Romi. I have used the word “used to” because I lost him a few years ago. He was a Doberman with beautiful eyes, and if anyone saw him at that time, he would have definitely taken him with him, like I had brought him while going to market. He was my very good friend, and I used to spend most of my day with him. One day, he found some green chilies, I don’t know from where. Seeing me, he ate them even more quickly because he was afraid that I would take the chilies from him. Believe me, after eating those chilies, his tears came out, and he started jumping here and there. I gave him water to drink, but nothing happened, and then finally, I had to take him to the vet.
See, dogs have a sensitive body, and they cannot handle the heat coming out from the spicy food. Dogs can’t even speak about how much pain they are having.
Can spicy food kill your dog?
What do you think can spicy food kill your dog? The answer is no. The spicy food is not that much toxic to your dog that it can kill him. Spicy food can make your pet’s stomach upset, build up the gas and make him thirsty. It can cause stomach problems like vomiting, diarrhea, and pain. It can also lead to dehydration, and in extreme cases, it may be fatal to dogs.
What are the symptoms? What to do if your dog ate something spicy?
The signs that will show that spices have mess with your pet’s stomach are vomiting, diarrhea, gas, dry gums, loss of appetite, low energy, and panting.
If you find your dog eating spicy, first try to know that in what quantity it was eaten. If he has eaten just a small bite, then it is completely okay, no need to worry and if he has eaten in large amounts, contact your vet, and he will tell you the further procedure. If you really take care of your pet, always stay in touch with your vet.
Conclusion
Dogs are our loyal friends who will always listen to you without any demands. Therefore, as a friend, it is your duty to try and understand what your friend wants to express. Take care of what they eat and contact the vet as soon as you see the signs of any gastric upset, including vomiting, extreme thirst, diarrhea, pain, dry gums, etc.
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I am a pet lover who spent her childhood in the company of a friendly Labrador Retriever. I believe that pets make our lives more enjoyable and stress-free. Currently, I have two budgies Kiwi & Koko as pets, and planning to adopt a pup soon. So, here I am, attempting to share my experiences and knowledge to improve the lives of pets and pet owners.